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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,036.37, 48,350.36 and 19,121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,036.37, 48,350.36 and 19,121.16 is: 26,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,036.37 : 48,350.36 = 19,121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,036.37/48,350.36 = 19,121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,036.37x = 48,350.36 × 19,121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,036.37x = 924,514,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,514,969.62/35,036.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,387.29

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